Sam Allardyce rules out return to Premier League: I'll only accept international position

Allardyce shocked everyone with his decision to leave Crystal Palace at the end of last season and stated he had no intention to return anytime soon.

And after some more time to reflect on his decision, Allardyce has stuck by his word.

But the 62-year-old, who took charge of just one match during his stint as England boss, would consider a role at international level.

“If another club say, ‘can you come and save us’, I don’t think that’s for me now," Allardyce told talkSPORT.

“It’s something I did at Blackburn, something I did at Sunderland and Crystal Palace and to a certain degree at West Ham.

Gloomy Sam Allardyce leaves Wembley after losing job as England boss

SAM ALLARDYCE looked heartbroken as he left Wembley Stadium after offering to resign as England boss.

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Sam Allardyce lost his job as England boss

“I’ve been there and I’ve done it”

Sam Allardyce on Premier League return

“I’ve been there and I’ve done it.

“If I had to consider anything now it would be an international position, but even that would have to be right for me and where I felt I would have a chance.

But any move back into management would depend on if he could convince his wife, Lynne, that a role in international football wouldn't be too strenuous.

“Perhaps maybe I could persuade Lynne to allow me to do that because obviously it’s less demanding than the Premier League," he added. "The tension and the pressure is huge when you’re on international duty, as it’s all focussed on you, but after that months go by before you meet up again.

“So that would maybe suit me if I’m enticed back into the game.

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Sam Allardyce left his post at Crystal Palace at the end of last season

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Sam Allardyce lasted just 67 days in charge of England

“I’ve had one or two offers, and the challenge has been to save the club from relegation, but not internationally.

“It’s far too early for me to consider a position at the moment. I’m going to spend some time traveling the world. You can’t do those things when you’re a football manager

“The problem for me will be to get through this season because of the itches that will certainly come around when the season starts.